Bei Ke Cai Jing·2026-02-01 13:03Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration of the People's Republic of China announced a change in the tax classification for telecommunications services, which will affect the revenue and profits of major telecom companies starting January 1, 2026 [1]. Group 1: Tax Changes - From January 1, 2026, the tax category for services such as mobile data, SMS, MMS, and internet broadband access will change from value-added telecommunications services to basic telecommunications services [1]. - The applicable VAT rate for these services will increase from 6% to 9% [1]. Group 2: Impact on Companies - The adjustment in tax classification is expected to have a significant impact on the revenue and profit margins of companies like China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom [1].